Shake Shack, New Eatery Coming Soon to Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – It seems like Brick Township gets all the great chains in Ocean County and two more are on their way. Brick Township is set to welcome a new…
Ocean County Approves $92 Million Courthouse Expansion
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a massive new courthouse expansion to expand the 1980s-era facility on Hooper Avenue. An ordinance authorizing the permitting and construction…
Commissioners Approve $250k for Design of New Sheriff’s HQ
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy wants a castle of his own and wants to move his headquarters from the Ocean County Justice Complex to a new headquarters building…
The Burger King Comeback, Company Sees Increase in Sales
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It used to be a competition between McDonald’s and Burger King, but one drive through any town in New Jersey will witness the increase in the local burger…
Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Pizza Festival in the Heart of Pizza City USA, Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NY – New York City is set to host an exceptional event combining the finest culinary delights and live musical performances. Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Pizza Festival, a harmonious blend…
Tornado Watch, Severe Flood Warning Issued for Parts of New Jersey Tonight
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents and visitors of inland portions of Ocean County, New Jersey, are being urged to brace for potentially hazardous weather conditions in the coming hours. The National Weather…
MVA Leads to Power Outage, Closing of Hooper Avenue
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Police in Toms River diverted traffic away from a motor vehicle crash on Sunday that led to downed powerlines across Hooper Avenue, shutting down the road. A traffic…
House Fire Under Investigation in Manchester
MANCHESTER TWP., NJ – Late on Friday, at 11:47 pm, emergency response teams rushed to a house on fire at Birmingham Avenue in the Pine Lake Park district of the Township. The…
Shore Woman Posed as Doctor, Treated Patients but Was Not Licensed
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Maria F. Macburnie, 62, of Toms River, was arrested and charged with Practicing Medicine by an Unlicensed Person, Forgery, Health Care Claims Fraud, and three counts of Distribution…
On a Scorching Hot Day, Ocean County Libraries are Cool
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the summer heat continues, Ocean County residents looking for relief from the scorching temperatures can find respite at one of the many branches of the Ocean County…
Cause of Deadly Fire in Manchester Revealed
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fire erupted in a structure on Laketree Court on Monday, around 8:30 p.m. The Manchester Township Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to manage the blaze. Significant…
Jackson Ordinance Blocks Outsiders from Serving as Chaplains
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – An ordinance signed into law by Mayor Michael Reina in Jackson Township will preserve the highly esteemed title of police chaplain but will limit the honor to township…
Mo Hill Team Moves to Protect Political Hires After Election Loss
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A move to redefine the employment status of several patronage jobs awarded by Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill into possible unionized and protected positions is on the agenda…
Brookside Drive Speed Limit to be Lowered
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has proposed lowering the speed limit on Brookside Drive from 40 miles per hour to 35. This comes after a series of other…
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued Across New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for various regions across New Jersey, cautioning residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions as potentially dangerous…
Murphy’s Extreme War Against Gas Cars, Gas Stoves Hurts New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano, representing District 10 in New Jersey, including Toms River and portions of Ocean County, have expressed serious concerns…
It’s Going to Cost a Quarter-Million Dollars Just to Design New Sheriff’s Headquarters
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the Ocean County Justice Complex undergoes a $92 million expansion, Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy wants out. Mastronardy has successfully lobbied the Ocean County Board of Commissioners…
Ocean County Courthouse Annex $42 Million Over Initial Budget
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved a $92 million funding plan to build an annex to the Ocean County Justice Complex. The cost to build…
Cicadas Being Annual Summer Symphony in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you drive around Ocean County this month with your windows down at night, you might notice the new sounds of summer serenading you as you make your…
If You See These in Your Yard, State Officials Advise Killing Them
TOMS RIVER, NJ – They’re back! Spotted lantern flies have been spotted across Ocean County, getting read to begin their annual path of destruction. The government says you need to kill them…